Pet Care Kennel Assistant | Boarding & Hospital Care

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Presencial; CAD 22.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Staff Pet Discounts

Uniform Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our busy, team-oriented hospital in Canada. You will provide daily care for boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring health, and assisting with basic animal care.

The role requires handling dogs and cats of various sizes, maintaining accurate care records, and performing cleaning and sanitation duties to uphold a safe, comfortable environment.

Formación

• Previous animal care, kennel, boarding, or veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Genuine love for animals and commitment to their health, comfort, and well-being.
• Confidence and comfort handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to follow detailed feeding, cleaning, and animal care instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and report changes in animal behavior or health.
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to safely lift and carry animals and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier patients, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout a shift.
• Willingness to perform cleaning, sanitation, and other hands-on kennel responsibilities.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate when handling nervous, stressed, or difficult animals.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while supporting the team.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Provide compassionate daily care for boarding pets and hospitalized patients.
• Feed, water, walk, and exercise dogs according to their individual care instructions and schedules.
• Monitor animals for changes in appetite, behavior, activity, or overall health and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team.
• Safely and confidently handle dogs and cats of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Maintain accurate feeding, walking, medication, and patient care records.
• Assist veterinary staff with patient handling, restraint, and basic animal care as directed.
• Ensure all animals are comfortable, secure, and receiving appropriate attention throughout their stay.
• Assist with bathing and basic grooming services as needed.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and animal housing areas according to hospital protocols.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and odor-free environment for patients, boarding guests, staff, and clients.
• Wash, dry, fold, and organize hospital laundry, bedding, and towels.
• Clean and sanitize food and water bowls, animal care equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain clean and organized kennel areas, treatment spaces, and other assigned hospital areas.
• Properly dispose of waste and follow hospital sanitation and infection-control procedures.
• Monitor and restock food, bedding, cleaning products, and other kennel supplies.
• Assist with general hospital cleaning and maintenance duties as needed.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, receptionists, and fellow kennel team members.
• Communicate important patient observations and care updates accurately and promptly.
• Assist with admitting and discharging boarding pets as directed.
• Interact with clients in a friendly, professional, and compassionate manner.
• Follow hospital safety procedures and help prevent patient escapes or injuries.
• Take initiative and assist fellow team members during busy periods.
• Help create a positive experience for pets and their owners by providing attentive, reliable, and compassionate care.

Conocimientos

Animal care

Love for animals

Dog & cat handling

Follow care instructions

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Cleaning duties

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Descripción del empleo

Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our busy, team-oriented hospital in Canada. You will provide daily care for boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring health, and assisting with basic animal care.

The role requires handling dogs and cats of various sizes, maintaining accurate care records, and performing cleaning and sanitation duties to uphold a safe, comfortable environment.